Your eavestrough system is more important than most people think when it comes to keeping your home safe in Etobicoke. We’ve seen many homes where the owners wait too long to fix their broken eavestroughs and the damage that happens after that can be costly. Your eavestrough system and your roof work together to keep water away from your foundation, walls and landscaping. At Professional Roofers Toronto we know this.
Our Canadian weather is tough on your eavestroughs. In the winter when there’s a lot of rain, snow and ice these systems have to work overtime to safely move water away from your property. Even the best eavestroughs will wear out over time. We often see sagging, rust spots, cracks and joints coming apart. If you see water pooling around your foundation or stains on your siding it’s time to think about replacing it instead of doing another temporary repair.
Many homeowners don’t realize how much their eavestrough system affects the health of their roof as a whole. We always check the condition of the eavestroughs during a roof inspection because broken gutters can cause big problems with the roof. When eavestroughs are clogged or broken water can back up and get under the shingles and the fascia boards will rot. This type of water damage spreads fast and can weaken the roof edge structure. We recommend you check your eavestroughs at least twice a year, in the spring and fall. This is a good time to do it because you can clear away the debris after the leaves have fallen and look for any damage that may have happened during the winter. If your eavestrough system is over 20 years old, has visible damage or is causing water problems around your home, though, it might be better to replace it. Older aluminum eavestroughs often leak at the seams and fixing them is a never ending job. Our team specializes in sloped roof replacements that enhance both performance and curb appeal.
Many people think the process of replacing something is harder than it is. We start by carefully removing your old eavestroughs and looking for any rot or damage on the fascia boards underneath. We fix any problems with the fascia first because it doesn’t make sense to put new eavestroughs on wood that is already damaged. Next we put in new seamless aluminum eavestroughs that are made to fit your home. Seamless systems are better than sectional gutters because they have fewer places where leaks can happen.
The materials we use at Professional Roofers Toronto can handle the weather in our area. We make sure the whole system has the right slope so water flows naturally towards the downspouts. The pitch may seem like a small thing but it really makes a difference in keeping water and ice from building up. We also make sure the downspouts are placed so water flows well away from your foundation, usually at least 6 feet from the house.
Choosing the right color is also important. We help you pick an eavestrough color that matches the outside of your house and your roof. White and brown are classic colors but we can match almost any color you need. The right color will make your new eavestroughs look like they were always there.
People ask us if they should put gutter guards on their new gutters. If you have a lot of trees near your home, guards can be helpful but not everyone needs them. We look at your situation and recommend what you need based on your property not what we think you should buy.Investing in new eavestroughs protects the bigger investment you made in your home. When you think about how much it costs to fix a foundation, waterproof a basement or fix siding damaged by water, good eavestroughs are a no brainer. We’ve worked on homes all over Etobicoke for years and we’ve seen how good water management can save you money in the long run.
Checking your eavestrough system should always be part of your roof maintenance. Even new eavestroughs need to be cleaned and checked from time to time to work right. We have maintenance plans that will take care of this for you so you don’t have to climb ladders or miss early warning signs of problems.
Don’t wait until you have a lot of damage to your home in Etobicoke if you see water problems or your eavestroughs are showing their age. We’ll come out, look at your system, explain your options and give you a clear quote. We want to give you a solution for your home and your budget and we want to make sure the installation is done right the first time.
